Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

Rule Changes

Published the final rule Oct. 29; four federal unions are challenging it in D.C. federal court

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service posted a final rule Wednesday that lets it refuse arbitration requests in federal worker union disputes. The rule limits FMCS to asking whether it can lawfully provide the service; a grievance's merits are not enough to justify refusal.

Updated Oct 31